Valley County, Montana

Valley County, Montana

Valley County Courthouse in Glasgow
Map of Montana highlighting Valley County
Location in the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location in the U.S.
Founded 1893
Seat Glasgow
Largest city Glasgow
Area
 • Total 5,062 sq mi (13,111 km2)
 • Land 4,926 sq mi (12,758 km2)
 • Water 136 sq mi (352 km2), 2.7%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 7,659
 • Density 1.5/sq mi (1/km²)
Congressional district At-large
Time zone Mountain: UTC-7/-6
Website valleycountymt.net

Valley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. Valley County was created from the division of Dawson County in 1893.[1] As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,369.[2] Its county seat is Glasgow.[3] It is located on the Canada–United States border with Saskatchewan.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,062 square miles (13,110 km2), of which 4,926 square miles (12,760 km2) is land and 136 square miles (350 km2) (2.7%) is water.[4] It is the fourth-largest county in Montana by total area.

Major highways

Adjacent counties and rural municipalities

National protected area

Economy

The major economy of Valley is agriculture, including small grains, cattle, pulse crops, and hay. The now abandoned air force base north of Glasgow, known as St. Marie, was a strong influence in the local economy before its closure.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19004,355—
191013,630213.0%
192011,542−15.3%
193011,181−3.1%
194015,18135.8%
195011,353−25.2%
196017,08050.4%
197011,471−32.8%
198010,250−10.6%
19908,239−19.6%
20007,675−6.8%
20107,369−4.0%
Est. 20157,659[5]3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2015[2]

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 7,675 people, 3,150 households, and 2,129 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 4,847 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (0/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.14% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 9.42% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. 0.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 28.2% were of German, 24.0% Norwegian, 6.4% American, 6.0% English and 5.5% Irish ancestry.

There were 3,150 households out of which 29.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.50% were married couples living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.40% were non-families. 29.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.10% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 24.30% from 25 to 44, 25.60% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 98.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,979, and the median income for a family was $39,044. Males had a median income of $27,233 versus $17,686 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,246. About 9.50% of families and 13.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.40% of those under age 18 and 14.40% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 7,369 people, 3,198 households, and 1,997 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 1.5 inhabitants per square mile (0.58/km2). There were 4,879 housing units at an average density of 1.0 per square mile (0.39/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 87.0% white, 9.8% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 33.4% were German, 27.9% were Norwegian, 12.4% were Irish, 10.3% were English, and 6.8% were American.[13]

Of the 3,198 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.6% were non-families, and 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age was 46.4 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $42,050 and the median income for a family was $54,096. Males had a median income of $40,802 versus $30,272 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,305. About 5.7% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Politics

In 2004 Valley County voted 62% for Bush/Cheney (GOP) and 36% for Kerry/Edwards (DEM) for president. In 2008 Valley County voted 56% for McCain/Palin (GOP) and 43% for Obama/Biden (DEM) for president.[15]

Communities

City

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Census Maps

Valley County Census Districts 1940
Valley County Census Districts, colored, 2010 U.S. Census

See also

References

  1. ↑ Stout, Tom (1921). Montana, its story and biography; a history of aboriginal and territorial Montana and three decades of statehood, under the editorial supervision of Tom Stout. Chicago, IL: American Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  2. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  5. ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-10.
  12. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-10.
  13. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-10.
  14. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-10.
  15. ↑ http://www.city-data.com/city/Glasgow-Montana.html
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Coordinates: 48°22′N 106°40′W / 48.36°N 106.66°W / 48.36; -106.66

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